1971 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mitsubishi Galant | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Galant | Silvia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1378 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |